Analyst Profile

Rick Franzosa
Sr Director Analyst
8 years at Gartner
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37 years industry experience
OH USA
Roles and Responsibilities
Rick Franzosa is a Senior Research Director in the Supply Chain Operations team. Rick focuses on manufacturing operations technology systems research. He works with vice presidents and directors of manufacturing, business process experts and enterprise architecture and IT roles supporting manufacturing operations. He also works with providers of technologies and services for manufacturing operations.
Rick Franzosa's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
06 June 2022 - 08 June 2022 -
Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
27 September 2022 - 29 September 2022
Upcoming Gartner Events
Background
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Gartner in 2014, Mr. Franzosa worked in the software industry with manufacturing operations software companies. His roles included almost all facets of the software business, including software development, sales, marketing, consulting, implementation and client support. Prior to that, his experience included work in design engineering, test engineering and manufacturing engineering in the aerospace and defense industry.
Professional Background
CIMx Software, Various Roles, 15 years
Computervision Corporation (now PTC), Product Manager, 7 years
International TechneGroup Incorporated (now WIPRO), Various Roles, 5 years
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Hartford
M.B.A., Operations Research, University of Hartford
Languages
English